An SDP may be submitted in response to which statute violation?

An SDP may be submitted in response to which statute violation?

• A. Stark Law violation.
• B. Anti-Kickback Statute violation.
• C. False Claims Act violation.
• D. General privacy provisions.

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is understanding what a Self-Disclosure Protocol (SDP) is used for in healthcare compliance. An SDP is a voluntary, structured process with the Office of Inspector General (and often in coordination with the Department of Justice) to report potential violations of federal health-care statutes. It is designed specifically to address arrangements that may run afoul of the Anti-Kickback Statute. By submitting through the SDP, a provider can disclose the conduct, share details, outline corrective actions, and repay any overpayments, with the aim of resolving the issue with less severe consequences than would come from a formal investigation or enforcement action. It isn’t about general privacy provisions, and while issues under the False Claims Act can be connected to improper kickbacks (since false claims may result from illegal referrals), the SDP’s primary focus is on potential violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute.

The idea being tested is understanding what a Self-Disclosure Protocol (SDP) is used for in healthcare compliance. An SDP is a voluntary, structured process with the Office of Inspector General (and often in coordination with the Department of Justice) to report potential violations of federal health-care statutes. It is designed specifically to address arrangements that may run afoul of the Anti-Kickback Statute. By submitting through the SDP, a provider can disclose the conduct, share details, outline corrective actions, and repay any overpayments, with the aim of resolving the issue with less severe consequences than would come from a formal investigation or enforcement action. It isn’t about general privacy provisions, and while issues under the False Claims Act can be connected to improper kickbacks (since false claims may result from illegal referrals), the SDP’s primary focus is on potential violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute.